Tools – Receptacle closure remover – Gripping type
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)
Tools
Receptacle closure remover
Gripping type
C081S003090, C081S003440, C269S003000, C269S006000, C269S095000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08001872
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of an improved jar opener and method for loosening jar lids particularly suitable for persons with arthritic hands are generally described herein. The jar opener includes first and second leveraging elements coupled by a threaded rod and a dual-axis hinge assembly. The jar opener includes curved cut-out regions of different curvatures and the dual-axis hinge assembly includes selectable pivot points to accept jar lids of various diameters.
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Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Thomas David B
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